Healthcare in Georgetown, MS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.1%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
31.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Copiah County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah County Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Simpson General Hospital Cah | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lawrence County Hospital Cah | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Cah | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Magee General Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Georgetown has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.